“In Egyptian temple architecture this is an absolute exception,” he said. The site’s preservation was likely supported by its location. Situated in the middle of the city center, officials ...

Unique in Egyptian temple architecture is a second door on the façade of the pylon, which leads to a previously unknown staircase that ascended at least four flights to the upper floor ...

Built to honor Amon-Re (ancient Egypt's sun god ... believed to have descended from Amon-Re), the Temple of Hatshepsut stands out for its grand architecture and jaw-dropping landscape.

Covered in hieroglyphs and ornate carvings of people, birds and boats, this tan oddity really is a marvel, etched out to closely mirror the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel in southern Egypt.

The artefacts found at the site included beads, amulets and statuettes, many made of gold, the Egyptian ministry of ... offering or a donation to the temple treasury. The latest find could lead ...

The temples are large and offer insight into life in ancient Egypt. Keep in mind that it can get hot (especially in the summer) and no drinks are sold inside, so pack water or purchase ...